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The paper presents information on possible approaches to the classification, pathogenesis, and determination of the etiological causes of bronchiectasis. It discusses a group of bronchiectasis-associated diseases. It gives a detailed diagnostic algorithm
A G Chuchalin
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Bronchiectasis is a long-term lung condition. If you have bronchiectasis, your airways (tubes connecting your windpipe to the lowest part of the lungs) are wider than normal. This leads to mucus (or sputum) building up and making you more at risk of getting lung infections.
Chalmers, James D+4 more
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The frequency of diagnosing bronchiectasis is increasing around the world. Cystic fibrosis is the most common inherited cause of bronchiectasis, but there is increasing recognition of significant numbers of patients with bronchiectasis from various causes.
Kim, Changhwan, Kim, Dong-Gyu
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Utility of routine screening for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency in patients with bronchiectasis [PDF]
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a cause of bronchiectasis. Guidelines for bronchiectasis from the British Thoracic Society do not recommend to routinely test patients for AATD. In contrast, guidelines for AATD recommend routine screening.
Carreto, Luis+9 more
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Beyond Tuberculosis: A Rare Case of Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome in an Ethiopian Woman With Chronic Cough and Bronchiectasis. [PDF]
ABSTRACT This case highlights the importance of considering rare conditions like Mounier‐Kuhn Syndrome in patients with chronic respiratory symptoms, especially in regions with high tuberculosis prevalence. Enhanced awareness and advanced imaging are vital for accurate diagnosis and effective management of such conditions.
Deshimo G, Demeke E.
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Development and initial validation of the bronchiectasis exacerbation and symptom tool (BEST) [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Recurrent bronchiectasis exacerbations are related to deterioration of lung function, progression of the disease, impairment of quality of life, and to an increased mortality.
A Spinou+26 more
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High prevalence of bronchiectasis is linked to HTLV-1-associated inflammatory disease. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1), a retrovirus, is the causative agent of HTLV-1-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (ATLL).
A Gessain+37 more
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Imaging diagnosis-computed tomography of traction bronchiectasis secondary to pulmonary fibrosis in a Patterdale Terrier [PDF]
An 8-year-old, Patterdale terrier was referred for evaluation of tachypnoea, exercise intolerance, and weight loss. Computed tomographic images showed pneumomediastinum, diffuse pulmonary ground glass opacity, and marked dilatation of peripheral bronchi,
Fitzgerald, E+2 more
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There are limited data regarding whether mortality is higher in patients with non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (bronchiectasis) than in those without bronchiectasis.
Hayoung Choi+18 more
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